Foods, drinks, and supplements with probiotics are everywhere these days, but only some probiotic strains are proven remedies for common health issues, like tummy troubles.
You can find those strains in these products.
Helps fight:
Antibiotic stomach upset, colds and flu, maybe eczema
Dosage:
One capsule a day
Purchase info:
$24.99 for a 1-month supply; drugstores
Helps fight:
Antibiotic stomach upset, traveler’s diarrhea
Dosage:
Two capsules a day
Purchase info:
$33 for 50 capsules; drugstore.com
Helps fight:
Antibiotic stomach upset
Dosage:
One capsule a day
Purchase info:
$11-$13 for a 1-month supply; drugstores
Helps fight:
Vaginal and urinary infections
Dosage:
One capsule a day
Purchase info:
$30 for a 1-month supply; drugstores
Helps fight:
Colds and flu
Dosage:
One (3.1-ounce) bottle a day
Purchase info:
$2.50-$3.50 for a 4-pack; supermarkets
Helps fight:
Colds and flu
Dosage:
One (80- to 90-calorie) bar a day
Purchase info:
$1.50–$2 per bar; supermarkets and natural-food stores
Helps fight:
Irritable bowel
Dosage:
One capsule a day
Purchase info:
$43 for a 6-week supply; drugstores
Helps fight:
Irritable bowel
Dosage:
One (2.7-ounce) bottle a day
Purchase info:
$3.99 for a 4-pack; Whole Foods Market, Safeway, and specialty stores
Helps fight:
Irritable bowl
Dosage:
One cup a day
Purchase info:
$3.20 for a 4-pack; supermarkets and natural-foods stores
